Why should you bathe in salt?

Himalayan, epsom, Dead Sea, sea – which salt to bathe in? Which one has the best properties? For what problems will it help? Not sure why you should bathe in salt? You will find an explanation in the following article. We present the necessary information. Check it out!

Bath salt – properties

While standard table salt could irritate the skin during bathing and do more harm than good, there are other salts designed for body care. Bathing with salt is great for relaxation, relaxation and cleansing, relieves various types of dermatological problems and pains, smooths the skin and removes dead skin cells, provides the right pH. Salts are overflowing with minerals with beneficial, nourishing properties, such as magnesium, sodium, potassium and calcium. 

Depending on the type, salts are either fine-grained or coarse-grained. They allow you to turn your own bathroom into an aromatic spa salon. In fact, you only need to add a handful of salt to the water, and after a few minutes it will dissolve completely. Some types are additionally enriched with flower petals that perform a purely aesthetic function. A bath with salt should last from 15 minutes to 30 minutes – this is the optimal time for all the ingredients to work on the skin. Also choose water that is warm, but not hot.

Types of salts for bathing – which to choose?

We choose bath salts according to their properties and what we want to gain from them. And so recommended primarily are such salts as:

• Sea salt – great for scrubs in fine and coarse-grained form, you can mix it with essential oils, recommended for aromatherapy;
• Himalayan salt – one of the healthiest, very pure, has a slightly pink color, relieves skin irritation, acne, firms the skin, reduces cellulite, has a detoxifying effect and lowers blood pressure;
• Dead Sea salt – ideal for rheumatic pains, dry skin, psoriasis and eczema, cleanses the skin;
• Epsom salt – from the UK; has a relaxing effect, gets rid of fatigue, soothes skin irritation, great for atopic dermatitis and psoriasis.

Each of them can be found in either sachets or jars of various capacities. In addition, they come in many fragrances, such as rose, lavender, jasmine and forest. Before buying, however, let’s pay attention to their composition, because, as you know – a cosmetic is not equal to a cosmetic. It should be as natural as possible, even if it contains flower petals or dried fruits.

Bath salt is also relatively cheap, and used regularly will give visible results. Which one will you choose this evening? One thing is certain – you will not only take care of your skin, but also soothe your senses and get away from the chaos of everyday life.

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